Spain

28 November - 9 December 1999

 

Barcelona - All aglow as the holiday season is in full swing!
 

Barcelona -  The dynamic boulevard of La Rambla .  It is lined with tress, bird and flower stalls, restaurants, hotels and shops.

Barcelona - The city is an architectural feast!

Barcelona - Many of the best modernist buildings are in l'Eixample.  Here are Casa Amatller (Josep Puig i Cadafalch) and Casa Batlo (Antoni Gaudi).

Barcelona - Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia.  Construction began in 1882 and it continues today. 

Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia.  We climbed the narrow staircases up the spires.  Views are super.

Barcelona - View of ongoing Construction of La Sagrada Familia.  Current estimates place completion in 2082.

Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia.  There are 8 towers with 10 more to come.  The 18 represent the 12 Apostles, 4 Evangelists, mother of God and the tallest tower for her son.

Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia.   The Northwest Passion Facade.

Barcelona - Behind the counter at Dunkins!  Style.

Figueres - Teatre-Museu Dali.  Salvatore Dali converted this 19th century theater.  It houses his strangest creations!

Figueres - Teatre-Museu Dali.  The courtyard contains an old cadillac with seaweed strewn people in the back.  Opera music is played upon insertion of a coin.

Figures - Dali Theater.  Main stage area.
 

Figueres - Dali Theater.   These golden figures are in each window.

Barcelona - Rooftop of Gaudi's modernist apartment  building, La Pedrera.

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